House For Sale £1,350,000
A charming and most attractive period cottage set back overlooking its own pretty gardens on the edge of the village with potential for a small annexe and just over 3 acres
Entrance Hall. Cloakroom. Cloaks/Small Study Area. Triple aspect Sitting Room. Kitchen/Dining Room. Utility Room. Landing. 4 Bedrooms. Family Bathroom.
'L' Shaped Garage Block with Double Garage, Workshop/Garage, Office with en suite Bathroom.
Attractive Garden with stream. 2 Fields.
In all about 3.32 Acres.
DESCRIPTION
Originally understood to have been two cottages and known as Little Echoes, Old Herring City is a most attractive detached cottage believed to date from 17th Century with colour washed brick lower, tile hung and weatherboarded upper elevations all under a tiled roof.
Internally there are good ceiling heights throughout and many period features including exposed wall and ceiling timbers, panelled and latched doors and deep skirting boards.
The present owners have not only re-fitted the bathroom and kitchen but also created the current garden.
A particular feature is the triple aspect Sitting Room, while outside it is considered the Garage Block could be further adapted to create a small annexe subject to usual planning consent.
ACCOMMODATION
From the driveway the house is approached via a path with steps and bridge over the stream.
Entrance Porch with brick flooring. Part glazed door to Entrance Hall with built in cupboard housing the oil fired Worcester boiler. Stone flooring. Good sized walk in Cloaks/Small Study Area with hanging space. Understairs cupboard. Fully tiled Cloakroom Fired Earth wall tiles..
Triple aspect Sitting Room with exposed ceiling timbers. Brick fireplace with wood burning stove to hearth and shelving to one side. Glazed double doors to side terrace. Oak flooring.
Triple aspect Kitchen/Dining Room with good area of Corian work surface over a range of cupboards and drawers. Recessed Butlers sink. Double larder cupboard. Space for range style cooker with stainless steel extractor over. Integrated fridge drawers and dishwasher. Eye level cupboards. Oak laminate flooring. Deep wood skirting.
Utility Room with plumbing and spaces for washing machine and tumble dryer. External door to side.
First Floor approached by single flight of stairs to Landing with built in cupboards.
Triple aspect Master Bedroom with exposed ceiling timbers.
Two further double Bedrooms both with wardrobes.
Good sized double aspect single Bedroom.
Bathroom with white suite comprising "slipper style" bath. Separate Shower, pedestal wash hand basin and low level wc. Built in airing cupboard. Fired Earth tiled walls. Karndean flooring.
OUTSIDE
Old Herring City is approached through a five bar gate and over a long tree lined driveway to a gravelled parking and turning area, providing access to 'L' Shaped timber Garage Block comprising double garage with mezzanine storage area over and workshop/garage to one side, all with up and over doors. To the other side is a good sized Office with fitted book shelves. Wood burning stove. En suite Bathroom. If required, it is considered there is potential to create a small annexe, subject to planning.
The Garden lies mainly to the front of the house well stocked with a variety of trees, shrubs and plants. Lawned Areas. Stream. Immediately to the front of the house is a substantial raised paved terrace, with covered barbeque overlooking the stream and garden.
From the parking and turning area a further five bar gate gives access to the land comprising 2 fields.
In all extending to about 3.32 Acres.
SITUATION
Old Herring City is set back from the road overlooking its own secluded gardens and is conveniently situated on the rural edge of this popular and sought-after village with its 13th century church.
Brenchley is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers good local facilities including a butcher, post office/newsagents and a public house.
There are a good number of well-regarded schools in the local area including Brenchley Primary School. Grammar schools for both Boys & Girls in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. Mascalls. The Schools at Somerhill, Hilden Grange and Holmewood House Preparatory Schools, Kent College for Girls. As well as Tonbridge and Sevenoaks Independent Schools.
Paddock Wood and Tonbridge main line stations both provide frequent services to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street.
The A21 provides access to the M25 and thence motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted Airports, the Channel Tunnel terminus and ports. Ebbsfleet International Terminal and Bluewater.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Mains Water, Electricity and Drainage.
Oil Fired Central Heating.
Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Council Tax Band: G £3334.37 (2022/23)
DIRECTIONS
Leave the A21 at Kippings Cross and proceed into the village of Matfield. Just after the Village Green turn right at the crossroads and continue through the village of Brenchley, passing the Church. On the sharp left hand bend, turn right into Fairmans Lane. The driveway to Old Herring City will be found after approximately 0.1 of a mile on the left, opposite Hatmill Lane.
Old Herring City is set well back from the road overlooking its own secluded gardens and is conveniently situated on the rural edge of this popular and sought-after village with its 13th century church.
Brenchley is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers good local facilities including a butcher, post office/newsagents and a public house.
There are a good number of well-regarded schools in the local area including Brenchley Primary School. Grammar schools for both Boys & Girls in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. Mascalls. The Schools at Somerhill, Hilden Grange and Holmewood House Preparatory Schools, Kent College for Girls. As well as Tonbridge and Sevenoaks Independent Schools.
Paddock Wood and Tonbridge main line stations both provide frequent services to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street.
The A21 provides access to the M25 and thence motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted Airports, the Channel Tunnel terminus and ports. Ebbsfleet International Terminal and Bluewater.
Leisure Facilities include Golf at Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge. Riding and walking in the surrounding countryside. Bedgebury Pinetum. As well as sailing and fishing at Bewl Water. Tonbridge School Sports Centre as well as Leisure Centres/swimming pools in both Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.
Entrance Hall. Cloakroom. Cloaks/Small Study Area. Triple aspect Sitting Room. Kitchen/Dining Room. Utility Room. Landing. 4 Bedrooms. Family Bathroom.
'L' Shaped Garage Block with Double Garage, Workshop/Garage, Office with en suite Bathroom.
Attractive Garden with stream. 2 Fields.
In all about 3.32 Acres.
DESCRIPTION
Originally understood to have been two cottages and known as Little Echoes, Old Herring City is a most attractive detached cottage believed to date from 17th Century with colour washed brick lower, tile hung and weatherboarded upper elevations all under a tiled roof.
Internally there are good ceiling heights throughout and many period features including exposed wall and ceiling timbers, panelled and latched doors and deep skirting boards.
The present owners have not only re-fitted the bathroom and kitchen but also created the current garden.
A particular feature is the triple aspect Sitting Room, while outside it is considered the Garage Block could be further adapted to create a small annexe subject to usual planning consent.
ACCOMMODATION
From the driveway the house is approached via a path with steps and bridge over the stream.
Entrance Porch with brick flooring. Part glazed door to Entrance Hall with built in cupboard housing the oil fired Worcester boiler. Stone flooring. Good sized walk in Cloaks/Small Study Area with hanging space. Understairs cupboard. Fully tiled Cloakroom Fired Earth wall tiles..
Triple aspect Sitting Room with exposed ceiling timbers. Brick fireplace with wood burning stove to hearth and shelving to one side. Glazed double doors to side terrace. Oak flooring.
Triple aspect Kitchen/Dining Room with good area of Corian work surface over a range of cupboards and drawers. Recessed Butlers sink. Double larder cupboard. Space for range style cooker with stainless steel extractor over. Integrated fridge drawers and dishwasher. Eye level cupboards. Oak laminate flooring. Deep wood skirting.
Utility Room with plumbing and spaces for washing machine and tumble dryer. External door to side.
First Floor approached by single flight of stairs to Landing with built in cupboards.
Triple aspect Master Bedroom with exposed ceiling timbers.
Two further double Bedrooms both with wardrobes.
Good sized double aspect single Bedroom.
Bathroom with white suite comprising "slipper style" bath. Separate Shower, pedestal wash hand basin and low level wc. Built in airing cupboard. Fired Earth tiled walls. Karndean flooring.
OUTSIDE
Old Herring City is approached through a five bar gate and over a long tree lined driveway to a gravelled parking and turning area, providing access to 'L' Shaped timber Garage Block comprising double garage with mezzanine storage area over and workshop/garage to one side, all with up and over doors. To the other side is a good sized Office with fitted book shelves. Wood burning stove. En suite Bathroom. If required, it is considered there is potential to create a small annexe, subject to planning.
The Garden lies mainly to the front of the house well stocked with a variety of trees, shrubs and plants. Lawned Areas. Stream. Immediately to the front of the house is a substantial raised paved terrace, with covered barbeque overlooking the stream and garden.
From the parking and turning area a further five bar gate gives access to the land comprising 2 fields.
In all extending to about 3.32 Acres.
SITUATION
Old Herring City is set back from the road overlooking its own secluded gardens and is conveniently situated on the rural edge of this popular and sought-after village with its 13th century church.
Brenchley is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers good local facilities including a butcher, post office/newsagents and a public house.
There are a good number of well-regarded schools in the local area including Brenchley Primary School. Grammar schools for both Boys & Girls in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. Mascalls. The Schools at Somerhill, Hilden Grange and Holmewood House Preparatory Schools, Kent College for Girls. As well as Tonbridge and Sevenoaks Independent Schools.
Paddock Wood and Tonbridge main line stations both provide frequent services to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street.
The A21 provides access to the M25 and thence motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted Airports, the Channel Tunnel terminus and ports. Ebbsfleet International Terminal and Bluewater.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Mains Water, Electricity and Drainage.
Oil Fired Central Heating.
Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Council Tax Band: G £3334.37 (2022/23)
DIRECTIONS
Leave the A21 at Kippings Cross and proceed into the village of Matfield. Just after the Village Green turn right at the crossroads and continue through the village of Brenchley, passing the Church. On the sharp left hand bend, turn right into Fairmans Lane. The driveway to Old Herring City will be found after approximately 0.1 of a mile on the left, opposite Hatmill Lane.
Old Herring City is set well back from the road overlooking its own secluded gardens and is conveniently situated on the rural edge of this popular and sought-after village with its 13th century church.
Brenchley is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers good local facilities including a butcher, post office/newsagents and a public house.
There are a good number of well-regarded schools in the local area including Brenchley Primary School. Grammar schools for both Boys & Girls in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. Mascalls. The Schools at Somerhill, Hilden Grange and Holmewood House Preparatory Schools, Kent College for Girls. As well as Tonbridge and Sevenoaks Independent Schools.
Paddock Wood and Tonbridge main line stations both provide frequent services to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street.
The A21 provides access to the M25 and thence motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted Airports, the Channel Tunnel terminus and ports. Ebbsfleet International Terminal and Bluewater.
Leisure Facilities include Golf at Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge. Riding and walking in the surrounding countryside. Bedgebury Pinetum. As well as sailing and fishing at Bewl Water. Tonbridge School Sports Centre as well as Leisure Centres/swimming pools in both Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.
